Little Sisters

A friend for life

I have a sister. She is five years younger to me. Having a
sister is a thrilling experience and is very special. As sisters, we
look different. While she is short, chubby and cute, I'm lean and tall.
Yet people say I must have looked like that five years ago. I don't
understand it at all. We are different yet we are the same. She lives in
another part of the city but we call each other every day and we give
updates about what is happening. Not everything but the important or
funny ones. We are apart yet we are together. A sister is a friend for
life. You can count on her to stick with you even when times are trying.
She is a pillar of support and always the first to truly care about
you.

You are special because...

Your smile cheers me up even on the bleakest days.

You are so much fun to be with.

You enjoy the same things that I do.

You keep my secrets safe.

You are best part of my childhood.

You are my craziest friend.

Your expressions are beautiful.

The comedy movies are funnier when I watch it with you.

A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.

You are just what I need

I still remember the day they brought you home from the hospital. You
were a little pink bundle, squealing in mom's arms. I could not
understand who you were and why you came. You looked at me with those
big black eyes, taking me in and bonding with my heart. But jealousy
clouded my eyes as I could not bear to see my parents fussing over
another baby. I sat staring at you with those angry eyes. But you looked
at me and smiled the most beautiful smile. You held my little finger
and looked into my eyes and straight into my soul. Even though I was
jealous, I was mesmerized with your grace and something was oddly
comforting about you though you were so tiny. It was as if you were a
smaller me and knew me perfectly. After all these years, I still
remember your smile and your eyes. You are just what I need. You are
perfect in your own way. God knew I was alone and needed somebody to be
with me. He chose you and I completely agree with him.

Strengthening the ties

Having Healthy Discussions:

If you are the eldest child in the family you would invariably think
that your sister is always younger to you and will not be able to
understand certain issues that you deal with. This is a pretty common
assumption. But we fail to understand that they too grow up and have
different experiences and sometime they can perfectly understand what we
are trying to communicate.

Being a part of the Gang:

The next common mistake is excluding them during important family
discussions citing the reason that they are immature. Whether they
understand or not, when the reach a certain age, they expect to be
included in everything. At this point, excluding them would impact them
in a wrong way.

Making the best of Sibling Time:

As an elder sister it is easy to get carried away with your life because
you are busy with your own social circle and work commitments while
your sister is still at school or college. Though you might think that
your worlds and interests are diverse, it is not so. Try to find common
interests between siblings and keep them growing. It will lay the
foundation for the longer run. Provide special attention to your sister
to show that you care for her no matter how great your responsibilities
are. She will definitely appreciate it.

Building Trust:

Just like your younger sister trusts you to listen and advice about her
problems, you too have to trust her and demonstrate your trust. In most
cases, elders only listen to what little sisters have to say but do not
share anything in return. This might strain your relationship in the
future.

Genuinely enjoying each other's company:

Sometimes even when you don't feel like doing something that your little
sister wants to do, just do it for her sake. The most important part is
to try and understand why that activity is interesting to her. As long
as she says you are making the effort to be together, she will
reciprocate it soon.

For there is no friend like a sister
In calm or stormy weather;
To cheer one on the tedious way,
To fetch one if one goes astray,
To lift one if one totters down,
To strengthen whilst one stands

- Christina Rossetti, Goblin Market and Other

Best gifts for your little sister's birthday

1. Crazy Photos:

You can take a picture of a crazy moment together and make it into a
beautifully framed photograph. It will keep reminding her of your crazy
days.

2.Accessories:

You can buy her that dangling earrings or the shiny clutch that you know
she loves. Make sure you choose something that can go with the majority
of her wardrobe.

3. Family Vacation:

Plan for a grand ceremony at a historical or important
place. Not only will be the destination be a surprise, the party will
definitely be remembered for a long time.

4. Surprise Party:

Call all her friends over for a surprise party and plan it with lots of colors and fun activities.

5. A Movie:

Prepare a movie of why she is special.. Include clippings of all the
people who have a good word about her. It is a great way to wish a happy
birthday!

Scindhia Halan is an observer, enthusiastic reader, blogger and self- published author who likes to dabble in various activities. She has self -published two books to her credit. Also a business woman by profession, she loves coffee, books, movies and basically anything that inspires her. She shares her take on the world through